Banjo Paterson Comes to Parkes
Henry Parkes’ visit to our town is very well documented, but did you know that the famous Australian poet and War Correspondent Banjo Paterson visited our fair town in 1901? … Continue reading
Apr 23, 2026 · Leave a comment
Bollinger Street
Many historical and significant people can be found by reading the street names of the Parkes Shire. Road names such as ‘Church Street’ and ‘Railway Sreet’ indicate close proximity to … Continue reading
Nov 1, 2017 · Leave a comment
Bogan Gate: Australian history merges in unique moment!
The Boer War. Bush poetry. The sport of polo. All three have links to Australian history. All three also merge together uniquely in one point of time in the country … Continue reading
Mar 10, 2017 · 8 Comments
History Parkes 